yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
Have anyone flashed to the Extended ROM yet?

I did flashed it but when after the reboot, I went into Settings/System Information, it still shows the Extended ROM to be version 2.2.0 MYS00, which is the original Extended ROM. Yes, I did see the black screen reading the .abi file, and about a minute into it, the device rebooted without giving any indication that it has successfully upgraded the EXT Rom. I use a 8GB SD Card that is FAT32 formatted (borrowed from a friend).

Is this just a 'false' label and the Extended ROM has been flashed, or the Ext ROM is not updated? Can someone who has flashed the Ext ROM confirm? Thanks.

BTW, the Malaysia price is RM2299 as said earlier. I got a special One-And-Only discount as a result of buying a few Asus Phones and introduced a few friends to get the Asus models. It was a special request from the dealer to the official distributor. Without this good discount, I would still be using my P535.

I would think HK would be cheaper to get this, so if anyone wants one, either plan a short holiday in HK or if u know of someone travelling to that region to get a favour to get one.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
Nothing happen to the main rom.....

Asus just improve their problematic driver on the extended ROM:D

Still have to wait the new rom
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
Thanks for the reply....

I did an experiment. I changed the Registry HKLM/Software/Extended ROM/Version from V2.2.0 MYS00 to V2.3.0 MYS00 manually.

Then check the Sys Info, and the Version shows V2.3.0 MYS00.

Perhaps the upgrade didn't update the Registry string?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
I jumped before the gun...I think.

Here's the excerpt for the Malaysian Upgrade Main ROM:

"Firmware V4.11.0 with Extension ROM V2.3.0 user need to install "P835 firmware V4.11.0 EXTROM V2.3.0 upgrade patch" first. User with Extended ROM which is not V2.3.0 can directly use this file to upgrade."

After reading it carefully I realized that it is for those with V4.11.0 ROM with EXT ROM V2.3.0 that needs the EXT ROM patch.

Since my EXT ROM is not V2.3.0 and is V2.2.0, I DO NOT need to apply the EXT ROM patch (*.abi via SD CARD). I.e, I can just upgrade the Main ROM directly.

Am I right?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hc44:
They're selling on Chinese taobao(eBay clone) for around 3300 - 3600 cny. 2299 ringits is 4450 cny.

Actually the upper range is blue sky, some asking more than 4000. Guess with a new model the price takes time to settle, depends how demand is.

I'd make the purchase now if I was familiar with the channels and new I could get one with English ROM.

BTW HTC Diamond2 sells for around a floor of 4000 cny, compared to 3200 cny for this. The decision seems like a no brainer.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lizard999:
Yes, you can just upgrade the Main ROM directly with ext rom 2.2.0.

Could u do me a favour to copy the file "tmp_rom.abi" when you upgrade your rom, it will show up on the installation directory after language version check. I would like to try change me language from CHT to WWE by flashing via SD card. Please help, thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
Thanks for the answer. I have successfully flashed the ROM. But where did the tmp_rom.abi file is stored on the PC?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
anybody try Spb Mobile Shell 3.0.1 Beta 1 (build 6456).

This the version that will give your P835 smooth GUI.....

The previous version build 6411 is the worse 1.

Make the touch screen not sensitive at all........................

Look like Spb response to this issue................:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Willixhk:
You are talking p835?

Can play vga mp3 by CorePlayer (1.32) and TCPMP 0.72RC1???

Why I can't run 100% smooth even 400x240 25 fps in these program, why?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
Did u mean MP4 or MP3?

Yes, this is for P835.

If you want to run at VGA (640 X 480) at 25 fps, u need to do a bit of conversion to down the bit rate to around 500kbits/s. U don't loose any visual quality and save the battery power.

I would recommend u a freeware video converter called Super. http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html Free to download and use. This is a very good converter and can convert many video formats. But just remember to get the bit rate to 500 or below.

CorePlayer 1.32 is NOT the best for playing video. Surprisingly, it is the built in WM Media Player that can play better MP4. Coreplayer with DDraw is the best but struggles with some of the 600 kbits/s VGA video. Media Player is super smooth.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
Feedback on the ROM upgrade.

Old ROM: V4.11.0 WWE with EXT ROM V2.2.0 MYS00

New ROM V4.11.0 WWE with EXT ROM V2.3.3 MYS00

Free RAM increased from 91MB to 97MB in the same number of applications I have installed (S2U2, QuickMenu, pBar, etc..) It should have more RAM if just Hard Resetted but I forgot to check the free ram then.

Free ROM is about 60MB before I start installing all my fav apps.

The first thing I noticed was the trackball speed, it is more responsive now. Battery life is better. Will check MP4 playback and see if there are any improvement.

Another thing I noticed, the ROM says G5_*******. I think this is Galaxy 5 (P835) and not Galaxy 7. Comments?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hdubli:
Yes it is Galaxy 5.I already mentioned sometimes back in other thread.Hiwever, kindly take time out and register here for more discussoins about Asus asus.forumpro.eu
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Bulldog:
wowww that is expensive. The price here in Hong kong is 450USD
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
Yes, HK always cheaper than Malaysia. Too many middle man in this country. But HK is not WWE but CHT I think, so that won't work for me as I need English.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
defect unit from Asus..............

My P835 Touch Screen can't function anymore.....:(

How this happen.........i try to message my friend.

Suddenly the hold screen cannot move and select.

Hang occur but and error appear......dunno what slaunch.exe error......

I think i will ask to replace me new 1................:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
That is so strange. My P835 Touch Screen is also acting weird. It started last weekend but when after a hard reset, it was OK. Just over the weekend, it came again and the touch screen act as if it was possessed. After numerous hard resets, it behaves strange.

Sometimes the screen is not responsive but the hard buttons are. Sometime if I don't touch the screen, the START menu drops down (indicating that the screen senses a touch on the START button area). When that happens, the touch screen is not responsive (not multi touch but single touch). When it recovers from time to time, I simulate the error. I press on the screen and hold, while the other finger press other areas of the screen. No response. So I believe, the touch screen is 'sensing' a touch somewhere and that disallows other touch.

Will be sending it back to the shop and see if they can do anything for me.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
cheer...........welcome to the problem.

Actually I'm Malaysia(Melaka), the Old p835 had return to the shop and receive a new replacement. This problem happen since i upgrade the firmware.......

Look like i need to stay off from this new firmware on my new P835.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
2daMax

can you help me to add your problem on Asus P835 VIP website.

This is the site:

http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?id=20090512085519799&board_id=12&model=P835&page=1&SLanguage=en-us

Cheer................
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
cheong,

Have added to the comment in Asus Forum.

I reflashed with the new ROM and the problem presist. I think it is a hardware issue rather than the ROM upgrade. It worked well for 5 days before it shows the problem. And even prior to this with the old ROM, i encountered the same issue but it correct itself after 12 hours of usage.

It is intermittent in nature, and I think it is due to some soldering issues on the main board.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
same think happen to me.....

My problem happen after install the new firmware...

I think you should get a new replacement unit.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
cheong,

Thanks.

Did u get the replacement unit from the shop u buy from or from the Service Center. My shop which I buy from ask me to deal directly with the SC. He however sent an email to Asus to help me out expedite mode.

Currently the phone is back to 'normal'. Very difficult to prove that the unit is defective under such circumstances.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
the situation is quit abnormal....

Sometime good and bad...Dunno how to explain it...............

Luckily i know the boss of the phone shop.

He agree to change a new set for me.:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
I have send my unit in to the SC. They said, mine is the 2nd unit with this problem that they have seen with touch screen problem but the 1st phone that came in was far worse than mine, it hangs completely. Mine still can function with the hard keys and able to receive calls.

It's so new that the SC still don't have spare parts, so it will take slightly longer for them to fix. (about a week). They are very friendly at the SC and have arrange a loaner unit for me (P535).

With your new unit, try using the GPS function everyday under the hot sun to stress it out. If it is a problematic phone, the touchscreen will fail within 2 weeks. I reckon, the earlier Asus learn about this issue, the better for everyone.

I miss my phone already....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
Mine even not need stress also KO.........

My phone occur this problem also about 14 days later.

Why have to use GPS to stress the touch screen?.....Did Asus SC told you to do this?

My new replacement still working well. I wish nothin happen cause no time for this stupid problem..

If occur 1 more time to me, that's it.......I will return to Asus and buy HTC Touch HD....:)

Asus should do the stress test before launch their product to the market.

Phone previous P835 fail after using SPB mobile.

Maybe i will try the new 1 with spb......GUI can test the touch screen.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hdubli:
Well I have been using it and no problems so far with touchscreen.It may b possible that the conector display and MBD might have gone bad.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
I use GPS to test since it generates quite a lot of heat, and combined with the heat from the Sun, it gets pretty warm. Then cool the device down normally. Do this a few times and the problem should suffice, if any. (It comes quicker, I think).

My first touch problem occurs when using the GPS in Maxwell hill. Since it was quite cooling, it didn't get warmed but the humidity levels was pretty high. That's when I noticed the touch is gone, but Garmin Mobile XT was still running.

I think hdubli is correct. This is a intermittent issue which can be linked to poor interconnects either through the flexi PCB connections, or poor soldering of the components. Since I also noticed that when it is cold, the touch issue appears and when slightly warmed up, it goes away and then when too warm, it gets back again.

Hope the issue is trivial.

Another way to stress test the unit is to play Asphalt 4 HD VGA version. This will heat the unit to some levels (but not as warm as using the GPS), and really uses the touch screen to steer the car. I was playing this game before the touch screen problem came. It didn't come immediately. I left the game, the unit cooled down, and then I went for the hike (about 2 hours in between). Then I use the GPS, and after like 20 minutes or so, the touch screen problem first appeared.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
mine happen after i 'm back from short cycling tour.....

I put my P835 in my pocket without the casing.

The hold screen can't move, just the track ball can move......:eek:

Once this happen, i straight go the the shp that i purchase and ask for replacement...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
mine touch screen failed during outdoor activity too.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
look like this P835 is not to make for outdoor activity....

Maybe for Office use.............

hdubli,

When can we cook the phone????

Still waiting for your expert to get the custom rom
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dandv:
Buy it from Hong KOng

I live in the US and also want this phone. A few dubious retailers sell it in the US, and it's also available in Hong Kong shops and from one online retailer that ships only to Hong Kong.

I was going to arrange for someone to buy it from Hong Kong for me, but after reading this thread, there seem to be two major issues:

I need an English version, and the Hong Kong one is Chinese

I do a lot of GPS driving during hot days and this phone seems to break due to heat

Any solutions for these issues?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] netnerd:
tried all the US stores (websites), no1 have it in stock! so is ebay, none!

WTF is asus doing!

wait, WTF is htc doing! if they make their phone with USA 3G, they be getting my money!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
Better hold on to your purchase if u are buying from overseas unless there is a Asus Service Center nearby your vicinity. I think, there is a manufacturing issue with this phones and let Asus sort out the issues first. Once they sort it out, the rest of the builds will be solid. I am hoping when they return my phone from the SC, it will pretty much last 'forever'.

Hope hdubli can come out with a good ROM so that the HK ones can be made WWE, that way, u can buy just from anywhere.

Currently, I am using my old HP hx4700. Installed SPB MS 3.0 to try out and I must say, this is a keeper!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
I made a follow up call to Asus SC about my phone. They changed the 'case' to which there is no improvement. I don't know what they mean by the case. Anyway, they figured that it is the touch screen and have ordered the part from Taiwan. So got to wait for it to arrive.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
tmp_abi ROM

This is the tmp_rom.abi file that came from asus latest update for Malaysia ROM

v4.11 with extended rom v2.3.3. ONLY VALID for 7 Days from today (21 May 2009) for the archives as I am using the FREE version. Can someone with a premium file sharing acct archive this.

Note, if u have Ext ROM v2.3.0 currently, u need to patch it first (see asus website) before using this ROM with v2.3.3

https://download.yousendit.com/U0d6eEVheFhoMldGa1E9PQ

https://download.yousendit.com/U0d6eEVkbThvQUozZUE9PQ
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Willixhk:
More info of that rom? thx:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
This is the official update ROM from Asus for Malaysia WWE.

The version is v4.11 which is the same version as the original released Malaysian version but the Extended ROM is v2.3.3 (versus v2.3.0 original). I.e:

Original Malaysian: v4.11 ROM with Ext ROM v.2.3.0

Upgrade ROM: v4.11 ROM with Ext ROM v2.3.3

It is not a cooked ROM. I post it after getting numerous request for the *.abi file, mostly from users who have the HongKong CHT version and want to use WWE English version.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Willixhk:
Is that the rom more better performance then hk rom?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] logout:
Here is MYS English rom had changed LanguageID to HKG,

Sync PPC with PC then run .exe file and wait :D

Link:

http://www.4shared.com/file/106763027/8cec1cbe/G5_ALL_V4110_V3612P2_Ship_WWE_app_MYS_HKG_V233.html

Only update for HKG device in CHT language.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
I don't know if it is better. It is for those who needs to convert from CHT to WWE. But logout has better Language unlock utility so that WWE update ROM can be used for CHT ROM to upgrade to WWE.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lizard999:
Downloading.....

Thanks 2daMax & logout for the rom.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] netnerd:
any1 upgraded from chinese to english, does it work?

i thinking of getting Asus p835 in chinese and upgrade it to english.

most internet websites is selling chinese version.

also i heard there is screen problems, should i worry and not get p835 at this time?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
Just contacted the Service Center regarding my phone. They confirmed it is the touch screen, and it appears to be a early batch issue. They are shipping me a new phone as a replacement with improved touch screen. According to the SC, Asus has figured out the problem and are releasing new phones with the corrected touch screens.

Whether to buy or not, that is a difficult question unless u know the manufacturing date. I suppose, June onwards would be a safe date to buy. If the seller can give such information, then it is safe to buy. I am going to contact the shop that sell me the phone to see if Asus has send out notices or making a re-call.

In another sense, it is safe to buy if there is a Asus Service Center nearby or within your reach and that the phone has international warranty. Best if u call them up and see if they will honour phones sold in HK but shipped to your country. For changing the language ROM, logout would have the experience to help you. As far as I understand, download what logout has put up (language unlock), then download the Malaysian WWE rom. Use the language unlock, then flash it with the Malaysian ROM and it should be in English.

So far, I'm pleased with Asus support. Woo hoo, me getting a new phone next week.

So, yes, this phone can work outdoors without having touch screen problems unless you are the unlucky ones.

For those with suspected bad batch of touch screen, maybe u can accelerate its defect by stressing it with turning on your GPS about 45 minutes each day for 10 days. It will heat up the unit and hopefully fail the unit within 10 days. If there is still no issue, then u got the good touch screen units. For units manufactured from, I guess today onwards, the problem would have been fixed.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
Do i need to confirm with my seller on this recall........

Mine still.............ok.

I hope my batch is effected.........:)

So the seller can contact me
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
Reseller not informed about this, so not sure if the unit u have is affected. But I think, with the serial number, Asus Service Center can check for you but it's a long shot to have them entertain you in this but it's worth a try.

You may try contacting the reseller and see if you can get them to confirm, and then try to get another new unit with confirmed touch screen fix unit.

I am waiting to hear from my reseller if he can confirm which stock is affected as he has kindly offered to give me another phone. I would only agree to the replacement if the stock has the new touch screen. If not, I rather wait for the SC to give me one that is confirmed to have the new touch screen.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
ok........I might phone up to KL SC.

Thank
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Willixhk:
can you help me to convert tw rom to hkid?

Or teach me how to do it???

I need it very much , thx;););););)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Willixhk:
help!!!

I can't flash the rom back to chinese hk

after installed wwe rom:(

anyone can help?

Already found that hk rom have bug

MP4 is very on after rum wwe rom:D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kencwh:
Me too, total Storage got 88MB. But all chinese input has gone! Any way to flash back to HKT? Thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] karl1985:
It looks the road to fully cracked rom is not far away:)

Could any one give a tutorial of how to install a different region rom on P835
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] andyleung14a:
Good job.I like the ver.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] blue00mountain:
does anyone know if asus is going to release wm6.5 upgrade for this phone?

I really liked this phone but not sure if i can get the upgrade later on. Unlike diamond2, it is confirmed upgradable... really don't know how to choose..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hdubli:
Ready to b released

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx1CwP6yxxY
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Willixhk:
can you teach me how to do it? thx

hkg rom change LanguageID to MYS English

Or change one for Hk Users, because Hkg rom now is very bad

Many user wanna use wwe first, but they afraid that can't flash back to HKG

Pls help HK ppls:D

thx a lot!!!:D:D:D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
can any help me how to change back to my stock rom....from Custom lite rom WWE.

My stock rom version is MYS....But It keep ask for language during the flash

Pls help........
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hdubli:
Did u try my solution given to u with installer ?

if u work with installer, then u can download India ROM from asus support and go back to stock ROM
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
Trying............

Need to use India ROM?

# After flash....

Back to normal stock.....But is india rom.

Nv mind, as long as the rom is stable enough.

Finally Thank to hdubli . You make a great job.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hdubli:
glad u made it :) well next time i will make roms as per language so that no one has to face this problem in future
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
While u guys are having fun with cooked ROMs, my new phone hasn't even arrive yet. And the service center cannot tell me when I can receive it, seems like there's no tracking of the new unit. Perhaps they haven't even shipped one out yet. I cannot believe that they cannot express ship it to me within 3 days. I've shipped parts to Taiwan in 2 days using DHL. I guess I am at low priority while they pass those good units to the distributors first. The promised date is this Friday. I will raise hell if I don't get it by then.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cheongpl:
The shipping cost for DHL is expensive.

Asus promise to return a new unti to you? or just replace the faulty part?

Mine somehow still survive through the daily usage.

But need a way to flash back to the MY stock rom.

If no, later the phone got problem. i can't claim warranty.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] badul:
Same problem here. Bought this phone, use for 1 weeks, suddenly woke up the next morning the screen cannot touch anymore. Send the phone to SC on 4th of May till today still there. I just call SC and ask for the status and like last week they said have to wait for another week. Last week I call on Friday they said that the phone already ship. Very disappointed first time asus user here. :(:(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2daMax:
I am sorry to hear that badul. Your case is 3.5 weeks versus mine at 2.5 weeks and counting. Actually, my phone has the first symptom on the 2nd of May but sort of 'recovered' the next day. Then on the 8th of May, the problem came back, but I kept trying to do all kind of things to make sure it is a hardware issue.

I've just sent an email to some Asus people which my reseller introduced and made a complaint about the lack of information of when I can collect my phone. "Being shipped out" is too vague of an answer. I've asked them to find out where is my phone. I just want to know the date the phone is ready to be picked up. When the service center says that "we'll call you when we receive it", in other words, they have zero idea where the phone is, then it is of concern.

D-Day is tomorrow for Asus.